The rate at which nutrients move through an ecosystem is most often limited by
A)decomposition rate.
B)primary production.
C)density of primary consumers.
D)density of secondary consumers.
E)density of tertiary consumers.

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Nutrient cycling and availability depend on the rate of decomposition of organic matter by decomposers. Therefore, the rate at which nutrients move through an ecosystem is most often limited by decomposition rate.

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